A White House task force on policing is recommending ways to improve the relationship between communities and law enforcement in wake of the incidences in Ferguson and New York. The task force presented their findings and recommendations to President Obama this afternoon. Tara Mergener reports from Washington.

After Friday's eleventh hour vote Congress now has less than five days to come up with a funding plan for the Department of Homeland Security. But with lawmakers at an impasse it's unclear if any progress will be made before the deadline. Tara Mergener reports from Washington.

It's a color conundrum and it's taking over the internet. The dress that is blue and black some and white and gold for others is a mystery for most of America. Dr. Anthony-Samuel LaMantia the director of the George Washington University Institute of Neuroscience tell us the science behind the color mystery.

It's a color conundrum and it's taking over the internet. The dress that is blue and black some and white and gold for others is a mystery for most of America. Dr. Anthony-Samuel LaMantia the director of the George Washington University Institute of Neuroscience tell us the science behind the color mystery.

It's a color conundrum and it's taking over the internet. The dress that is blue and black some and white and gold for others is a mystery for most of America. Dr. Anthony-Samuel LaMantia the director of the George Washington University Institute of Neuroscience tell us the science behind the color mystery.

The FCC voted this week on new net neutrality rules to decide whether the internet should be regulated the same way as a utility, like your telephone. Aixa Diaz breaks down the issue and explains how it could impact the millions of Americans who surf the web. She reports from Washington.

Is Jeb Bush a chip off the old block? The former Florida governor addressed the family name in a foreign policy speech. He made one point clear: he's his own man and his his views are independent of those of his former president father and brother. Nikole Killion reports from Washington.

Personal letters and family photographs belonging to civil rights icon Rosa Parks are going on display at the Library of Congress. Nikole Killion show use the precious items that shed new light on the woman who sparked a bus boycott and a movement. She reports from Washington.

It will soon cost more for visitors at more than 100 national parks across the country. It's a controversial move, but that money will go to restoration projects including some historic lockhouses near the nation's capital. Sally Kidd shows us how you can get in on this unique vacation experience. She reports from Potomac, Maryland.

Pesident Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met at the White House to discuss how to deal with the crisis between Ukraine and Russia. But the two leaders aren't seeing eye to eye on whether to arm Ukraine against Russian-backed rebels. Nikole Killion reports from Washington.

A new effort is being launched to save the monarch butterfly. The monarch population decline is so alarming, the federal government is considering designating it an endangered species. Sally Kidd reports from Washington.

A new federal task force is working to create a national space weather action plan to prepare and respond in the event of a solar super storm. NOAA is launching a new satellite to detect these solar superstorms. Sally Kidd reports from Washington.

There's a budget battle brewing in the nation's capital. The President released a ten-year spending plan but some in Congress are already putting the brakes on it. What the actual price tag and what does it mean for you? Nikole Killion reports from Washington.

President Obama sent his $4 trillion budget proposal to Capitol Hill. While both sides say they are open to compromise, the budget is already drawing critics from a Republican-controlled Congress. Tara Mergener reports from Washington.

A massive snowstorm left Boston and other parts of New England battling blizzard conditions while New York and other major cities only saw a few inches of snow. The National Weather Service is taking some heat for the hyped up forecasts. Nikole Killion reports from Washington.

People across the country are expected to tune in as the Commander in Chief lays out his vision for the nation in the State of the Union address. It'll be President Obama's sixth time addressing the joint session of Congress for the highly anticipated speech and already, the White House has laid out some specifics we can expect to see tonight. Aixa Diaz reports from Washington

The national park system is about to undergo its largest expansion in more than 3 decades. Congress approved the funding before adjourning for the year. The expansion comes at the same time the National Park Service is struggling to address a $12 billion maintenance backlog. Sally Kidd reports from Washington.

A massive building just outside the nation's capital holds more than two centuries-worth of Army history -- thousands of artifacts dating back to the American Revolution are tucked away cabinets and kept in the dark, preserved for the ages. Sally Kidd takes us a behind the scenes at Fort Belvoir, where the Army stores museum pieces few have ever seen. She reports from Virginia.

When the new Congress convenes in just days, some new faces will join political veterans. Among the freshmen lawmakers, several women who are making history on the Hill! Aixa Diaz reports from Washington.

One of the big stories of 2014 -- the police-involved shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. The case sparked protests and became a rallying cry for other cases around the country. As Nikole Killion reports, that's all being showcased in a new museum exhibit in Washington.

Indonesian officials say they may have found the wreckage of Air-Asia Flight 85-01. This as search crews recover more victims' bodies from the Java Sea and family members get ready to identifying their loved ones. Tara Mergener reports from Washington.

Search crews continue the massive hunt for victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, as officials believe they may have found the wreckage. Already six bodies have been recovered but wind, high surf and strong currents are providing a challenge to crews. Still, the plane's black boxes need to be recovered before investigators can determine what caused the crash. Tara Mergener reports from Washington.

Indonesian officials are asking the U.S. for help in locating missing AirAsia Flight 8501. Officials say oil spots and a "suspicious" object were found in the ocean close to flight path. Now the search is expanding in hopes of finding the airliner that disappeared with 162 people on board. Tara Mergener reports from Washington.

Indonesian officials are asking the U.S. for help in locating missing AirAsia Flight 8501. Officials say oil spots and a "suspicious" object were found in the ocean close to flight path. Now the search is expanding in hopes of finding the airliner that disappeared with 162 people on board. Tara Mergener reports from Washington.

If you are still finalizing your holiday menu, we have some special recipes that may interested you. Our Nikole Killion got a rare look inside the White House kitchen to see how they’re preparing to celebrate the season. She reports from the White House.

As many Americans sit down for dinner this holiday, cider is probably somewhere on the menu. The beverage was the libation of choice in colonial America. Today’s hard cider industry is making a comeback and seeing explosive growth. Sally Kidd reports from the epicenter of the cider renaissance.

It’s being called one of the worst corporate cyber attacks ever. Thousands of files were stolen from Sony Pictures, but it’s just latest company to get hacked. So how did this happen and could other companies be at risk? Nikole Killion reports from Washington.